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2/13/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: TV Personality Cheryl Wills Joins Remembering Cast.

By Walter Rutledge

Journalist and author Cheryl Wills joins the cast as both actor and playwright for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company in tonight’s production of Remembering at the BAM Fisher Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, in downtown Brooklyn. Wills shared the story of her great, great, great grandfather Private Sandy Wills with young audiences on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday evening’s performance playwright Wills will be performed by Thera Ward. Continue reading

2/12/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Tomb Raider Out Now For iOS and Android — Mobile Gameplay Trailer

Tomb Raider‘s 30th Anniversary celebrations show no signs of slowing down. Alongside the forthcoming feature film starring Games of Thrones’ Sophie Turner as the iconic archaeologist Lara Croft, one of the franchise’s most acclaimed entries has just arrived on mobile. Continue reading

2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE DAY THROWBACK: Babyface – Whip Appeal

Whip Appeal is a R&B ballad by Babyface, released on February 22, 1990, as the third single from his double-platinum second album, Tender Lover. Continue reading

2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: The Stylistics – Betcha By Golly Wow

A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day“Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Only Black Lawyer At The Firm – Mycal Dédé

Comedian Mycal Dédé on talking to the Black Israelites, picking up his grandma with Alzheimer’s from the nursing home, and taking on weird pro-bono cases. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Beastmode F2F – Spawn vs Emo

Spawn  is on an uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of  Flex. His next opponent is Goddess on the floor “Get Low”. Emotions can tell a story like no other. Who do you think will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle League. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary Tour “The Infamous”

The Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary “The Infamous” LP live show with Nas, Raekwon the Chef and Big Noyd took place at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Thera Ward – A Dancer For All Seasons – Unity through Community

By Walter Rutledge

Thera Ward has had a varied performance career based on her ability to broaden her artistic horizons. At 13 she made her debut as one of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) founder Arthur Mitchells’ Baby Ballerinas. By 17 she was touring the world performing principal roles with DTH and helping to crack ballet’s color glass ceiling. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2026/27 – NewYork

 

The Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2026 Collection was presented in New York on February 10, 2026, as part of New York Fashion Week. The show took place at the Clock Tower building in Manhattan. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jill Scott – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading